I'd like to build a sub enclosure that is both a vented and sealed design. I thought a "lazy" way to do this is use a steel pipe for the port - with a thread so I can cap it (hence turning it into a dual purpose enclosure).
The reason I want to do the above is to experiment - plus - if I want to switch between freq. extension for HT or better transient response for music - its as easy as cap off / cap on
Two questions:
1. Does using a flared port (the most common I've seen) improve the quality of sound? (or does it just allow you to use a narrower diameter without "chuffing")
2. Does using a steel pipe (assuming I can get one about 4" + for a 12" driver) make sense? I'd need to extend it out of the box so I could pop a cap on it when required....
Hey - if I use a plug instead of a cap - at high SPL I could aim it at the dog
(No animals were harmed - even in a virtual way, in the making of this post)
I'd appreciate any advice.
Thanks,
Dave.
The reason I want to do the above is to experiment - plus - if I want to switch between freq. extension for HT or better transient response for music - its as easy as cap off / cap on
Two questions:
1. Does using a flared port (the most common I've seen) improve the quality of sound? (or does it just allow you to use a narrower diameter without "chuffing")
2. Does using a steel pipe (assuming I can get one about 4" + for a 12" driver) make sense? I'd need to extend it out of the box so I could pop a cap on it when required....
Hey - if I use a plug instead of a cap - at high SPL I could aim it at the dog
(No animals were harmed - even in a virtual way, in the making of this post)
I'd appreciate any advice.
Thanks,
Dave.